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Tax Director roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Multinational companies, Big Four firms, and large regional employers regularly sponsor foreign tax professionals for permanent residency.
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CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.
CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.
Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking candidates with International Tax experience who are interested in providing tax and transfer pricing services for international operations with US-headquartered companies. The opportunity will include working with CBIZ team members and client personnel virtually or at the client location. We offer an opportunity to work on rewarding, high profile clients with exposure to interesting technical matters using a team approach that allows for great work life balance in a friendly, supportive environment. As a part of our National Tax Office, this practice is the Center of Excellence for all International Tax and Transfer Pricing projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required
- 8 years of experience in public accounting or related field
- 6 years of supervisory experience
- Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
- Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Proven high level of business integrity, client service and leadership skills
- Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PRIMARY DUTIES
- Provide US-outbound tax and transfer pricing planning support for international operations of US-headquartered companies, including repatriation strategies, foreign tax credit optimization, and local country tax planning opportunities
- Assist in the design and review of intercompany pricing policies for clients on products and services, and work with the transfer pricing group to review transfer pricing reports and related compliance filings
- Manage tax and transfer pricing engagements and oversee the projects from start to finish
- Coordinate and assist clients with local reporting and filing requirements of foreign subsidiaries and foreign branches, determine PFIC status and prepare related computations, and assist in tax and transfer pricing audits management and defense
- Organize and document restructuring and other planning initiatives including the preparation of power points slides, work plans or project timelines, technical memorandums, letters, opinions, and ruling requests
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual international ASC 740 (FAS 109/FIN 48) tax accruals, global effective tax rate calculations, and footnote disclosure
- Prepare and review Forms 5471 for controlled foreign corporations, Forms 8858 and 8865 for flow through foreign entities, Forms 1120, 1065 1120-S for U.S. companies with foreign operations, Form 1120-F for foreign corporations with U.S. trades or business/permanent establishments, and Forms 5472, 8804/8805, 1042/1042-S, 8828/8288-A/8288-B, etc.
- Prepare, review and assist in maintaining supporting documentation of earnings and profits pool, tax pool, PTI, and US tax basis for foreign subsidiaries and/or branches of US multinationals
- Analyze and calculate taxable distributions
- 987 gains/losses, Subpart F income, ECI, Global Intangible Low Taxed Income, CFC attribution, Section 245A Deduction, hybrid transactions, 163(j), FDII, etc; support the preparation of Forms 1118 and 1116 for foreign tax credits and supporting documentation; and determine and maintain supporting documentation for 861 allocations to foreign source income.
- Prepare and review required elections and disclosures such as check-the-box elections, DCL’s, etc., as well as maintaining tax basis balance sheets
- Support the preparation of FATCA, FBAR or other related forms and other international information requirements for individuals and businesses.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
INTRODUCTION
CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.
CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.
Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking candidates with International Tax experience who are interested in providing tax and transfer pricing services for international operations with US-headquartered companies. The opportunity will include working with CBIZ team members and client personnel virtually or at the client location. We offer an opportunity to work on rewarding, high profile clients with exposure to interesting technical matters using a team approach that allows for great work life balance in a friendly, supportive environment. As a part of our National Tax Office, this practice is the Center of Excellence for all International Tax and Transfer Pricing projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required
- 8 years of experience in public accounting or related field
- 6 years of supervisory experience
- Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
- Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Proven high level of business integrity, client service and leadership skills
- Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PRIMARY DUTIES
- Provide US-outbound tax and transfer pricing planning support for international operations of US-headquartered companies, including repatriation strategies, foreign tax credit optimization, and local country tax planning opportunities
- Assist in the design and review of intercompany pricing policies for clients on products and services, and work with the transfer pricing group to review transfer pricing reports and related compliance filings
- Manage tax and transfer pricing engagements and oversee the projects from start to finish
- Coordinate and assist clients with local reporting and filing requirements of foreign subsidiaries and foreign branches, determine PFIC status and prepare related computations, and assist in tax and transfer pricing audits management and defense
- Organize and document restructuring and other planning initiatives including the preparation of power points slides, work plans or project timelines, technical memorandums, letters, opinions, and ruling requests
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual international ASC 740 (FAS 109/FIN 48) tax accruals, global effective tax rate calculations, and footnote disclosure
- Prepare and review Forms 5471 for controlled foreign corporations, Forms 8858 and 8865 for flow through foreign entities, Forms 1120, 1065 1120-S for U.S. companies with foreign operations, Form 1120-F for foreign corporations with U.S. trades or business/permanent establishments, and Forms 5472, 8804/8805, 1042/1042-S, 8828/8288-A/8288-B, etc.
- Prepare, review and assist in maintaining supporting documentation of earnings and profits pool, tax pool, PTI, and US tax basis for foreign subsidiaries and/or branches of US multinationals
- Analyze and calculate taxable distributions
- 987 gains/losses, Subpart F income, ECI, Global Intangible Low Taxed Income, CFC attribution, Section 245A Deduction, hybrid transactions, 163(j), FDII, etc; support the preparation of Forms 1118 and 1116 for foreign tax credits and supporting documentation; and determine and maintain supporting documentation for 861 allocations to foreign source income.
- Prepare and review required elections and disclosures such as check-the-box elections, DCL’s, etc., as well as maintaining tax basis balance sheets
- Support the preparation of FATCA, FBAR or other related forms and other international information requirements for individuals and businesses.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Tax Director
Document your advanced degree credentials early
PERM requires your employer to advertise the role at your actual education level. If your degree is from a foreign institution, get a credential evaluation completed before the job offer so the PERM filing reflects the right requirements from day one.
Target employers with in-house tax departments
Companies large enough to have a dedicated tax department are far more likely to sponsor green cards than boutique firms. Financial services, energy, pharmaceutical, and Fortune 500 technology companies regularly file PERM applications for senior tax roles.
Search green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Filter Tax Director roles by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can prioritize companies that have already sponsored senior tax professionals rather than starting cold outreach with unknown employers.
Understand the EB-2 advanced degree route for your profile
Tax Directors with a master's degree in taxation, accounting, or a related field typically qualify under EB-2. Your employer's immigration counsel will structure the PERM job requirements around your actual qualifications, so confirm your degree classification with them before the recruitment phase begins.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing timing
Once USCIS approves your I-140 petition, you can file for adjustment of status concurrently if a visa number is immediately available. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates for Tax Directors are current or close to current, which shortens the wait considerably.
Verify prevailing wage compliance before accepting an offer
DOL requires your employer to pay the PERM prevailing wage for the Tax Director role in the specific work location. Cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for your role before signing, since underpaying triggers PERM denial.
Green Card Tax Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Tax Director positions typically qualify for EB-2 sponsorship when the role requires a master's degree or equivalent in accounting, taxation, or finance. Employers who structure the minimum requirements around a bachelor's degree plus experience may file under EB-3 instead. The category your employer uses depends on how the PERM job requirements are drafted, not solely on your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Tax Director?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization period. There is no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, and once your I-140 is approved, your status is portable under AC21 after 180 days. H-1B visa is time-limited, lottery-dependent, and must be renewed, whereas an approved PERM petition locks in your priority date regardless of employer changes after that threshold.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Tax Director?
The PERM recruitment and audit process at DOL currently averages well over a year for analyst review cases, though standard processing can be faster. After PERM certification, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, which takes several months without premium processing. For applicants from most countries other than India and China, adjustment of status or consular processing can follow relatively quickly once a visa number is available.
Where can I find Tax Director jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Tax Director roles filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 sponsorship history. Focusing on companies that have already gone through the PERM process for senior tax professionals saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship willingness only after an interview offer.
Can my employer sponsor my green card while I'm on an H-1B as a Tax Director?
Yes. Your employer can begin PERM labor certification while you hold H-1B status. This is one of the most common paths for senior tax professionals already working in the U.S. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, you can also change employers as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification.